Work It Out... Make A Presentation
Over the years there's been some great public orators; Martin Luther King professed his 'dream' and Russell Brand blabs in long words, there have also been some very bad ones, George W Bush inspired the word 'Bushisms'. Either way, making a presentation and public speaking is a sure way to sweet talk your way to success, eventually you will be called upon to deliver a message to your team or present to higher members of staff so to help you here's Base London's guide to...Make a Presentation.
Confidence.
One of the biggest hurdles faced by anyone delivering a presentation is nerves. You could be about to make the most ground breaking presentation but when nerves get the better of you there's little point. It takes practice, practice, practice. Write your speech down, then rehearse into the mirror. Do it over and over again and then cut the speech down to bullet points on cue cards, again keep practicing. Try and be as confident as you can.
Body Language.
Only part of the message you are trying to convey will come through the words you are saying. Stand up while you speak, and show a sense of confidence with hand movements and an open stance.
Visual Aids.
Your audience will soon grow tired of your presentation with no visual aids. Make sure that you include a lot of visual stimulations, not just graphs or pie charts, but pictures and even movie clips to liven up your speech. Not only does it help to maintain your listeners' attention but will also take their eyes off you, thus helping your confidence further.
The Presentation Itself.
Always make sure your presentation is as interesting as the subject matter allows. Craft an interesting introduction, tell a joke or introduce your speech with a movie clip. Then hit them with the content and wind the speech up by reinforcing the message you are trying to put across.
Appearance.
Make sure you dress smartly, and don't wear anything that will detract from your presentation. Leave the garish colours at home and make sure your hair's neat, you're clean shaven and your flies are done up.
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